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Ryan Renko View Drop Down
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    Posted: 29 Dec 2018 at 6:53pm
Just kinda curious what everyone is paying for propane lately since energy prices seem to be falling? Thanks, Ryan
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My price is $1.39 and I own my own tank.
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Central Mo was 1.61 a few weeks ago
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Folk,
$2.39 to $2.49 in NW PA! I need to do something about that! Guess I need to get a big tank of my own and shop for best price?
I see new tank and regulators for about $1700. + installation costs. That could be a 2 year payback if the cost of propane was a dollar cheaper. And since I am heating with just propane and don't plan to move soon it would be a pretty good move. 
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We have a contract through the farm and use a good bit of propane so we get a good price. We own the tanks and get propane at $1.19 this year. I think the residential cost is $1.39 or $1.49. Not sure what the price is if you rent tanks
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Guys I spent 14years in the propane business many years ago. I never seen an advantage to renting a tank.
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I work in the propane business and think buying  a used tank is a better way to go. Usually get a better contract price and can shop around for the best price.  Customer owned tanks are being filled at $1.19 right now. Contracts are between $1.45 and $1.96 depending if you own or lease, gallons used, if your keep filled, and in a buying group
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Neighbor is getting his tank filled for $1.29 this year.  They came thru the area a couple years ago and put in nat gas so I'm all set on fuel, and darn glad too!
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There was talk a couple weeks ago of a shortage in Colorado, so the governor signed an hours of service waver for propane truck drivers.  Didn't really hear why the shortage but last I heard, there was plenty available.
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Filled mine the first part of the month (Dec), and it was $1.40.  Used to be around $0.87 for years.  And then that national shortage (price gouging) came about and the price went up but never came all the way back down.  THEY call it supply and demand, I call it supply and scam.  The CEO's are making astronomical salaries...  WHAT the ell do they actually do?
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Dang it Ted you sure do have Clapto rub it in don't you. Cry It cost me about double that back in Aug or Sept Angry. I did not shop as much as normal. Needed a new pop off and this outfit has been the most helpful when I have needed pig tails before. The other all say they have to come install and charge for a service call. They did talk me into all new tank fittings since the bad pop off had drained it. I have owned the tank 40 years and it was used when I  bought it, so I guess it was time.
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Around $ 2.45 here yesterday's fill. ( their tank, their problem)
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filled in july 18 at $1.19 northwest iowa
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169.00 a gallon. They give a 6 percent discount if you pay before a week. They came up with some new policy if you call after you are below 30 percent, they do not give the discount. I asked how long can I wait to pay before I am penalized ? 30 days was their response. I told them I will drop off a check in 29 days. Guess I am getting a new lp provider
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Originally posted by Pat the Plumber CIL Pat the Plumber CIL wrote:

169.00 a gallon.

WOW!! I would be finding a different provider for sure!!

The supplier for the house we rent that has LP doesn't want us to call until the tank is around 15%. Waste of time they say if it can't be a "full fill".
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Only thing my 500 gallon tank is provide fuel for the cook stove. The wife refuses to give up the gas fired stove. We usually run out as I don;t keep tabs on it cause it will last 10 years on a fill. One more fill for me and that'll probably be it.
I still gots my A/C but it's clear out in the barn now.
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I had mine filled last spring, to use up what I had contracted from 2017. The furnace has only run about 3 days so far this year. Corn burner has had to be shut down several times for a few hours to let it cool off in here too.
 A 1000 gal tank came with the place when I bought it. The local shyster wanted 1,000 gallon tanks at the time, and offered to trade me for a 500 and some cash. I said OK. 20 years later he sells out to Gold Star FS and I went looking for a different provider. Come to find out, FS claims they own the tank and there's nothing I can do about it.
 Oh well, I use about 300 gallons a year for hot water, cooking and back up heat so I guess I'll just live with it.


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It sure seems like you are getting jerked around Pat.  I just got 200 gal tht will last me to summer fill for a buck fifty something.  The supplier I use does not have all those silly rules.

If I do not want a complete fill, he just schedules me to get what I want when it is convenient for him, ie the truck is in my vicinity.

I think I would be looking for a tank if I did not own that one and then blow a big kiss in your current supplier's ear when the tank runs dry.  Confused
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If i was younger and had more land. I'd go geothermal. Seems to me to be the best way to  get cheap heat and A/C. Ilooked into it 25 years ago but too $$ for a payback before I go into the groundCry
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Our contract was $1.12/gal for this heating season.  I own a pair of 1000 gal tanks, one was originally reserved for the grain dryers, which we don't use anymore, so I use 'em both for house capacity.  Furnaces in house, garage, water heater, and three generators...
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Filled just before Christmas 2.55/9. 
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Put 300 gal in 500 gal tank just after T-giving, invoice came today comes to $1.22 / gal. appears to be a couple new charges for handling, hauling and "safety". I figure they're just a way to justify the price. This is 40 miles E and 12-15 miles N of Omaha, Ne.
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Think I'll try that. Hey Shameless! Let me come werk on yer well so I can add 50 bucks on to the end of the invoice fer safety!
I still gots my A/C but it's clear out in the barn now.
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